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Multiquip recall WT20191031

Multiquip calls it WT20191031. NHTSA filed it as campaign 20V021000 on Jan 16, 2020: trailer hitches on the 2019 Multiquip WT5C, 119 vehicles potentially affected. One recall, two numbers — the dealer quotes the manufacturer’s, the federal record carries NHTSA’s.

What NHTSA has under this number

Source: 49 CFR Part 573 filings
NHTSA campaignVehiclesComponentFiledAffectedSeverity
20V0210002019 Multiquip WT5CTrailer HitchesJan 16, 2020119high
Problem Multiquip, Inc. (Multiquip) is recalling certain 2019 WT5C trailers. The connection points for the safety chain are incorrect. Risk The incorrect attachment points may result in the safety chains being too short, possibly interfering with steerability of the tow vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash. Fix Multiquip will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the mounting position of safety chains, free of charge. The recall began January 24, 2020. Owners may contact Multiquip customer service at 1-800-421-1244. Multiquip's number for this recall is WT20191031.

The manufacturer’s own words as filed for 20V021000. Every model year it covers, the build window and the filed PDFs →

Two numbers, one recall

Every safety recall carries two identifiers. WT20191031 is the number Multiquip assigned in its own system: it is what appears on the owner letter, on the dealer’s service screen and on the repair order. 20V021000 is the number NHTSA filed the same recall under when the manufacturer reported it, and it is the one every federal record, this site included, is keyed on.

The repair is free by federal law for vehicles up to fifteen years old. Whether one particular vehicle is included is settled by its VIN against the manufacturer’s build list, not by its model year.

Check one specific vehicle

Both lookups check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list and say whether the repair is still outstanding on that vehicle.

Common questions

Source: NHTSA, 49 CFR Part 573

Is WT20191031 the same recall as 20V021000?

Yes. WT20191031 is Multiquip’s own number for it; 20V021000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Which vehicles does WT20191031 cover?

2019 Multiquip WT5C, 119 vehicles by the manufacturer’s count. A recall covers a build range, so the VIN decides whether one particular vehicle is in it.

Does the WT20191031 repair cost anything?

No. The manufacturer must remedy a safety defect at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from first sale.